Note: This review is only for Orange Chicken.
China Mountain. I've finally come to try the goods. I figured out a way, although long and circuitous, to exit the highway and approach you from the North end of Willowick so that I may then pass by Mama's Q and come semicircle to my humbe abode.
When I entered your doors I was delighted to find how clean and organized your interior appeared. A promising start. The lady who took my order was very helpful and polite.
China Mountain. I've heard from two separate sources that your portions are generous and it's true! Lots of Yelpers like your food and have given their thumbs up. But sadly, (Now, for the decrescendo...) I ordered orange chicken, (general chicken's sassy sister) and the chicken was fibrous and chewy. Quality was not good. It caused me mild depression. Sauce was also non-spectacular and needed some brightness.
Granted, this item was not among those recommended to me but the quality of a dish like this is something that determines how far I'm willing to drive from home. My Orange chicken came with fried rice and egg roll which were also under par.
As it stands, Li Garden currently holds the crown for best fried rice and New Wong narrowly nails best Eggroll. China Sea of CSU reigns supreme for general tso and Peking Chinese (for me) takes the cake for the dish in the Willoughby area.
China Mountain, I might get a chance to give you another try someday, but I don't think it will be anytime soon.
If you're picky like me, always to remember to ask that the bean thread be held. I always forget this..